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gown, woman's

human history
  • Other Name

    ball gown

  • Description

    gown, lady's, black chiffon, full skirt under very long strapless semi-fitted bodice with sequins and beading, all synthetic

    “BALL GOWN black chiffon and beaded bodice. Strapless semi-fitted. Long bodice to below the hips in black chiffon embroidered with scarlet stitching and sequins – back side fastening – lined and boned. Black ‘organdy’ skirt gathered from bodice hem to full skirt. Lined – all materials synthetic. Maker ‘Colin Cole’ Auckland. Sample dress.”

  • Place
  • Other Id

    T1235 (textile)

  • Department

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